Dangerous lands yield dangerous rebels in Madeline Martin’s steamy, suspenseful spin-off series from the Borderland Ladies.HE WANTS TO LOVE HER…Ewan Sutherland, Chieftain of the Sutherland clan, needs an heir, especially with his uncle intent on claiming the chieftainship. After an unsuccessful first marriage, Ewan is determined to avoid making the same mistakes–a feat made all the more … feat made all the more difficult by the threats pushing him into marriage with his new bride. But the woman he married is not the same as the girl he once knew, and his new wife stirs an unexpected blaze of passion within him.
YET SHE HAS CLOSED HER HEART…
Faye Fletcher had no plans to marry, as she knows love brings the deepest hurt. But when her grandfather drags her to the Highlands, she’s forced to wed in order to save her sisters. Ewan is brave and handsome and ignites a desire inside her that burns brighter than anything she’s ever imagined possible. Despite the fire of attraction between them, she’s determined to keep her wounded heart locked away.
CAN THEIR LOVE TRULY CONQUER ALL?
When family betrayals and enemy conspiracies threaten to ruin any chance they have of a blissful life together, will Faye let the pain of her past keep her sealed off, or will Ewan’s patience and love guide them to happily ever after?
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With his uncle plotting to oust him as clan Chieftain, Ewan Sutherland has great need of an heir. In his search for a wife, he is determined not to repeat the mistakes of his first marriage, but that soon becomes even more difficult when his plans change at the last minute and he finds himself being forced into marriage with a different woman. Though he knew his new wife when they were younger, she is much changed now and he’s unprepared for the passion that ignites between them.
Faye Fletcher has seen the pain love brings and has no intention of or desire to ever marry. But when her estranger grandfather, Chieftain of the Ross Clan, kidnaps her and brings her to the Highlands, she finds she must marry to keep her sisters from the same fate. She’s surprised to find her husband is a genuinely good man and she struggles to keep her heart locked away from him and uses their physical connection to distract him from his attempts to get to know her better.
Just as Faye and Ewan are finding their way to true happiness together, plots and betrayals threaten everything they’re building and the question of their future is dependent on Faye’s ability to open herself up to trusting and risk love in the face of those who would discredit Ewan and undermine their relationship.
I wound up loving this book! This series is off to a great start and Ewan is just about perfect as a hero. I found it refreshing that it was the heroine in this case who was reluctant to open herself up to feelings. Faye’s reluctance was definitely understandable but struck a nice balance and was not drawn out overly long. Her reticence was a lovely showcase for Ewan’s sweetness and patience and these two wound up being a delightful couple. I loved how they worked to save each other and became a true team. I’m not too sure about Kinsey given how she acquitted herself in this one, but I look forward to reading her book, nonetheless.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Another very enjoyable tale by Madeline Martin. I could not put this book down (except I had to because I had to go to work). Faye was quite a strong young woman and did what she needed to in order to protect her family and to keep the peace. Ewan was a good chieftain to his clan, very caring and conscientious. He was trying to do the right thing for his clan. These two were a wonderful couple with a strong attraction. I also enjoyed the mystery side of this story. Who was really playing to take over as the chieftain? I highly recommend this story.
I received this as a freebie, and this is my unsolicited review.
Tis A Heroic Story Filled With Strong Characters and Steaming Romance:
This is really an epic story of finding love and trust with of course a big twist and a slow burning romance.
The emotions with all of the characters runs high and the plot is dynamic which keeps the reader glued to the pages all the way to the extremely intense ending.
A terrific epilogue completes the book and gives us a hint to the next book coming.
I really enjoyed reading this highland romance story that had everything I like in a really good book.
Well worth my time to read.
Mature reader:
Heat level: 3 out of 5
gHe is determined to show love to his new wife. She wants to keep her feelings safe and not love him. But sometimes, there is nothing you can do when true love finds you!
Faye Fletcher was abducted by her grandfather and forced to marry Chieftain, Ewan Sutherland, a man she had know briefly when she was very young. But Ewan realized she had been kept captive and forced to marry him and he pledged to protect her at any cost.
As usual, Madeline Martin weaves an amazing story, pulling you into the setting and the characters thoughts. Ewan has such a heart and is so protective of Faye and wants to make her happy. Faye worries about her sisters but she knew marrying Ewan would help protect them.
Passion ignites between these two and the journey begins! Not always a smooth path but the attraction and desire cannot be ignored.
Such a lovely start to this new series and looking forward to reading